ROC Act

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Introduced on May 7, 2024 by Pat Fallon

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Legislation Details

  • Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require local educational agencies to provide military recruiters the same access to secondary school campuses as is provided to any prospective employer, institution of higher education, or other recruiter.
  • Applies to students who are at least 17 years of age.
  • The amendment will take effect 1 year after the date of enactment.
  • The Secretary of Defense is tasked with annually collecting information from military recruiters on the compliance of local educational agencies with these requirements.
  • The Secretary of Defense must prepare and submit an annual report to the Secretary of Education identifying local educational agencies that are in violation of these requirements and explaining the reasons for such determination.

Last updated 10/7/2024